Novomikhaylovskiy: Nikopsia and Nechepsukho

Novomikhaylovskiy can be explored through a variety of themes: Nikopsia tells the story of an ancient city and a large fortress, while walking areas along the Nechepsukho lead towards the sea. There is also an excursion route with cultural stops and a hiking trail more than 13 kilometres long. This gives you a choice when planning your trip between history, a named longer route and walks by the river.

Nikopsia: ancient city and fortress on the Nechepsukho

The large Nikopsia Fortress is located in what is now Novomikhaylovskiy, at the mouth of the Nechepsukho River and 200 metres from where it flows into the Black Sea. Nikopsia is considered one of the oldest cities of Zichia (Circassia) and has been known since the 1st century AD. There is another historical connection from a later period: remains of an early medieval Christian church were found on the fortress grounds. The city’s long history and the church discovery from the early Middle Ages thus represent distinct periods.

An excursion route with cultural stops

The route «Zichija – strana Apostola Simona Kananita» was presented on 11 April 2022. The description at the time gave the «Yunost» cultural and leisure centre as the starting point and the remains of the old Nikopsia Fortress as the endpoint. The excursion described also includes visits to the Museum of the Kuban Cossacks and the Armenian Apostolic Church. The tour description from that time thus links several historical and cultural stops with the fortress as its destination. If you would like to include this excursion in your plans, check in advance whether it is currently available.

On foot: a trail or walking areas by the river

The «Tsarskaya Epokha» hiking trail, approved in February 2022, is more than 13 kilometres long and starts in Novomikhaylovskiy. Its length provides a concrete measure for planning a hike; check in advance whether it is currently accessible. There are also walking areas along the Nechepsukho that lead towards the sea. In 2022, the municipality reported that improvement work there was ongoing. So if you are planning a walk, it is advisable to check the current conditions. The two options offer different experiences: «Tsarskaya Epokha» focuses on a named longer trail, while the Nechepsukho offers the river and a route towards the sea.

Nature in the Krasnodar Krai region

At the regional level, the «Azov Spits» nature park in Krasnodar Krai offers a distinctive coastal setting. There, sea waves and currents shape spits and islands from sand and shells, creating varied outlines. Colonies of various gull, tern and cormorant species can be found year-round on shallow waters near the coast, at the ends of the spits and on sandy islands; their presence varies by season. This nature theme belongs to Krasnodar Krai and differs from the history of Nikopsia in Novomikhaylovskiy.

Find a holiday apartment to suit your travel interests

When searching for a holiday apartment, you can start with the themes you would like to shape your stay around: the history of Nikopsia, the cultural stops on the described excursion or the walking areas along the Nechepsukho. These different interests give you a concrete starting point for planning your stay in Novomikhaylovskiy. Before planning your trip, check both whether the excursion is currently available and whether the paths are currently accessible.

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For the main travel overview: Krasnodar Krai.